Bryan Baker Named Finalist for AL Reliever of the Year

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Bryan Baker finished as a finalist for the inaugural BBWAA American League Reliever of the Year Award, placing third in the voting with 11 points (6 first-place votes, 8 second-place votes, 11 third-place votes). Baker was recognized alongside award winner Louis Varland of the Toronto Blue Jays and runner-up Cade Smith of the Cleveland Guardians after a standout season in the Rays' bullpen.